Best 10 Bassinets in 2018

You may think that a crib will be enough for the first days, weeks and months of your baby’s life, but a bassinet can actually make a big difference for new moms.

These co-sleepers are smaller and more mobile sleeping spaces for newborns, which can easily be placed right next to your bed, so that you can see, touch and lift your baby without getting up. This is especially useful for nursing during the night. Bassinets are also perfect for traveling with the little one or for ensuring that it is right beside you wherever you are in the house.

We have carefully reviewed a large number of co-sleepers for newborns for you and have come up with the 10 best bassinets for 2018.

Best overall

So, you don’t want to spend a fortune on something which you will be using for only a few months? With the Graco Pack’N Play napper, you will be investing in a versatile product which you can easily use as a diaper changer, a safe and cozy bassinet and as a playpen later on too.

This is an affordable little bed for your newborn which will allow you to keep an eye on your munchkin and tend to it at any time, even if you are sleeping in your bed.

You can easily turn it into a diaper changer by simply pressing the locker button so that you ensure that your little one is all nice dry and clean too. The changer has nifty wipe-clean fabrics which will make cleaning up the mess a breeze, which is essential when you are dealing with a newborn.

This wonderful napper is designed and made to grow with your baby. Once the baby has grown into the toddler, you can remove the bassinet and changing table and use it as a playpen for your toddler!

The napper is suitable for newborns and small babies under 3 months that are not able to roll over. The changing table can safely hold babies up to 15 lbs., and the playpen will work for toddlers less than 35 inches tall, who will not be able to climb out of this safe space dedicated to them.

It has storage pockets where you can keep diapers and all other essentials within easy reach.

The Toy Bar has soft toys to entertain the baby as it is resting in the bassinet.

Best of all, it is easy to fold up so that you can take it with you whenever you are traveling or visiting friends or family and want a bed or playpen for your baby.

The co-sleeper and carry bag can be machine washed, and the rest of the playard and the changing table is easy to wash by hand with some mild soap.

All of this comes in a convenient carry bag and is available at an amazingly reasonable price!

Best runner-up

Our second best favorite bassinet is the Arm’s Reach Concept Cambria bassinet. It has a small footprint with dimensions of 34 x 20 x 31 inches, and an adjustable bed height starting from 24 inches up to 30 inches. This means that you can place it right beside your bed, to have your baby right next to you while you are sleeping instead of having to get up and go to the nursery each time you hear the baby crying or when it is feeding time.

This bassinet is a perfect co-sleeper for those of you who want to sleep right next to your newborn baby safely.

It is a beautiful co-sleeper with curved wooden ends and mesh sides for added breathability and better visibility.

You also get a convenient storage space underneath the napper, where you can keep some extra diapers and other important stuff handy.

This freestanding bassinet is the perfect way to bond and comfort your newborn from day one. You can fold down the sides if you want direct access to the baby, or safely lock them up when used as a standalone bassinet. There is a long strap which can go under your mattress if you want to attach the bassinet directly to your bed. It works even if sleep in a king size bed.

The unit has wheels for easy mobility, and brakes to keep them in place for added safety.

The height of the legs is also adjustable.

Overall, this is an excellent option if you want to ensure that your baby is within arm’s reach at night and at all times. We strongly recommend this napper for all parents who want to keep a close bond with their newborn from day one!

Best budget

This foldable bassinet from Scuddles is our top recommendation for those looking for the best budget deal.

It is a 3-in-1 bed which can serve as a bassinet or travel crib, a changing station, and a convenient diaper bag. It is perfect for traveling with your baby or when you visit family and friends.

You can use it as a lightweight, portable changing station which will help you avoid using the public bathroom changing tables when you are on the go.

You will love that when you fold it up, the diaper bag will also fit all of your baby bottles and toys, extra clothes and diapers as well. The durable carrying strap, as well as the stylish design of the diaper bag, will make any parent proud and comfortable.

It has 5 zippered compartments, as well as an insulated compartment to keep the baby bottles and food cold or hot for longer.

The bag is very easy to clean, and will easily fit into your stroller.

The travel crib is easy to set up and has added sticks to keep the walls up safely and prevent them from caving in on your baby. It has a fun toy bar which will entertain the baby and will also keep it safe inside the napper.

Plus, you will receive a machine washable mattress pad with it.

All of the materials used for the making of this versatile and portable bassinet are BPA and Phalate free and completely safe for your baby.

This amazing product from Scuddles is available at an incredibly low price for the quality and the versatility offered. So, don’t hesitate – and get this foldable travel crib, diaper bag and changing station right away! It will make a perfect gift for a baby shower or for any new parent.

This rocking Baby Bassinet will keep your newborn comfortable and calm for longer and will provide you with the comfort and the additional sleeping hours you need so much in those first months from the birth of your baby.

Features:

A low height and mesh windows for safety, easy access and viewing of the baby, as well as for sufficient ventilation and breathability

The gentle rocking motion of the curved wooden rocker with sooth and calm the baby

Very lightweight and portable thanks to the wheels

Comes with a premium comfort mattress and a washable slipover cotton sheet

Final words

Did you find the best co-sleeper for your newborn baby? We hope that our top best bassinet list has been helpful to you, to find the most suitable napper for your baby. As you can see, our top picks come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, as well as in all price ranges, so there is one which is right for just about anybody!

Good luck and enjoy your safe, cozy and easy to access bassinet to be close to your baby in every minute of the day or night!